A research paper published in Nature journal overnight revealed that scientists had successfully edited the genomes of human embryos to prevent a mutation that causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that causes sudden heart failure in young people.

Within our bodies, we have an intricate network of nerve cells that help us to perceive the world. Researchers in IMB's Centre for Pain Research are demystifying the different pathways that contribute to pain in various disease states so that we can help the one in five Australians that live with chronic pain.

UQ IMB spinout company, Protagonist Therapeutics Inc., recently announced that it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical study and entered into a $1 billion worldwide agreement with a global pharmaceutical company.

A new gene behind a rare form of inherited childhood kidney disease has been identified by a global research team.UQ IMB researchers were part of the team that made the discovery that will improve genetic testing and could provide clues for future treatments for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD).

Researchers from The University of Queensland are seeking the help of Australian mothers to identify the genetic factors involved in postpartum depression, which will help us understand and develop better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the condition.

The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste – and these processes may provide protection from stroke and dementia. UQ scientists discovered a new type of lymphatic brain “scavenger” cell by studying tropical freshwater zebrafish – which share many of the same cell types and organs as humans.

Repairing damaged heart and vascular tissues will be the unique focus of a new University of Queensland research centre, established to combat cardiovascular disease. The UQ Centre for Cardiac and Vascular Biology (CCVB) brings together eight laboratories researching cardiovascular development, regeneration and disease. The centre will be officially launched in Brisbane today (6pm Tuesday 2 May) during Heart Week.

A small protein that could protect the brain from stroke-induced injury has been discovered by researchers from UQ and Monash University. IMB researcher Professor Glenn King, who led the research, said the small protein showed great promise as a future stroke treatment.